What to do with those beautiful autumn leaves

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 In the Philadelphia area, gardeners are beginning to see a familiar site that reminds them that the season of Fall is right around the corner.  Soon, all across the Delaware Valley, autumn leaves will begin to change colors; from green, to yellow, to orange, to pink, to red, and even plum. They will begin to fall in stages and eventually cover everything that lays below. Though many people rake and dispose of their leaves; remember, they are nature’s way of protecting the earth, as well as, your garden and lawn, during the freezing winter temperatures.

Fall color brings along dangerous roads

Fall foliage at its peak

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-18980-Philadelphia-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Fall-Foliage-Peaks-Color-your-world

Making compost with Leaves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB0q32puTzk

http://landscaping.about.com/cs/compostandmulch/a/leaf_mulch.htm

Making mulch from leaves

http://www.hereandthere.org/making-mulch/making-mulch-from-leaves.html

http://www.gardenwiseonline.ca/gw/how/2008/11/04/using-leaves-garden

Crafts with Leaves

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/leafcrafts/Leaf_Craft_Projects.htm

Computer Projects with Leaves

http://www.blisstree.com/articles/projects-using-leaves-150/

Art Projects with Leaves

http://www.blisstree.com/articles/projects-using-leaves-150/

Painting with Leaves

http://www.blisstree.com/articles/projects-using-leaves-150/

Painting Leaf Project with Kids

http://www.ehow.com/video_4433901_painting-leaves-art-project-children.html

Painting on Leaves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cTYqYEjGR8

 Drying and Pressing Fall Leaves

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/57439/dry_fall_leaves.html?cat=46

http://www.wikihow.com/Press-Flowers-and-Leaves

Decorating with Leaves

http://toastandtables.blogspot.com/2007/10/fall-foliage-decorating-with-leaves.html

Making Wreaths and Swags with Leaves

http://www.sunset.com/home/weekend-projects/decorate-fall-leaves-00400000047575/

Make Leaf Ornaments

http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/poleigh/leaf.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_4885934_make-gold-leaf-ornament.html

 Excellent Places to see Fall Foliage in PA

http://www.visitpa.com/things-to-do/see-more-pa/fall-in-pa-2009/index.aspx

http://www.examiner.com/x-18980-Philadelphia-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Gifts-straight-from-the-garden-Home-Decor-and-Crafts

http://www.examiner.com/x-18980-Philadelphia-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Seashells-in-the-garden

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